KEELE RIVER Exploring Canada’s Arctic by Canoe The Northwest Territories has never been tamed. ACCESS POINT Larger than all but a handful of sovereign na- NORMAN WELLS, NWT tions, it’s where Canada’s most remote rivers weave through an empire of peaks. It’s where caribou, mountain sheep, moose and grizzlies travel freely in pristine wilderness. And where NORMAN WELLS people trace timeless paths, following lifeways KEELE RIVER richer than the modern world can know. YELLOWKNIFE Your Northern Adventure Experts Join us for a true wilderness adventure in a EDMONTON VANCOUVER limitless land. We offer trips that suit all tastes CALGARY and abilities, from relaxed to high octane. From the rugged Barrenlands to the Mack- enzie Mountains, or watery depths of Great OTTAWA TORONTO Slave Lake, we have an adventure for you. Our well-organized expeditions are backed by an exceptional safety record. As the largest Northern-owned paddling outfitter, we know the North like no one else. [email protected] 1-867-445-4512 www.jackpinEpaddle.com A Wild Northern River Keele River Wilderness Canoe Expedition 13 days – 12 nights, Novice to Intermediate Paddlers The Keele River is one of the most remote and beautiful mountain rivers in the Northwest Territories. It’s headwaters lie deep inside the Macken- zie Mountains and flow eastward for 300km before emptying out into the Mackenzie River. The Keele River is known for its breath-taking hikes, stun- WHAT IS INCLUDED? ning mountain views and some of the most memorable campsites you’ll find Charter flights to and from the anywhere on this planet (wide-open gravel bars sporting dramatic mountain river; airport pick-up in Norman vistas). Bull-Trout and Arctic Grayling can be caught along it’s many tributar- Wells; guides; canoes, paddles, ies. Grizzly bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats and mountain caribou can also spray-decks and safety equipment; be spotted along it’s wild shores. While boasting a strong current to whisk lifejackets; all quality camping paddlers along for its entire length, the Keele River is action-packed, but not equipment, tents and gear including intimidating. Novice paddlers can choose smooth water while intermediate personal gear pack; expedition food; paddlers will enjoy options to paddle in larger wave trains. This river offers one night acommodation a thrill to all who paddle it. This expedition includes a final night WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED? in the traditional Dene village of Meals in Yellowknife and Norman Tulita. Wells; commercial flights to Norman Wells via Edmonton, Calgary or Yellowknife; trip cancellation, evacuation and medical insurance; personal gear and clothing; sleeping bag and sleeping pad; guide gratuities. [email protected] 1-867-445-4512 www.jackpinepaddle.com.